16 Facts About Riley Adams

Riley Keaton Adams was born on June 26,1996 and is an American professional baseball catcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.

Riley Adams played college baseball for the San Diego Toreros of the University of San Diego.

Riley Adams attended Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego, California.

Riley Adams switched to catcher as a sophomore, when his coach asked him to move to fill the open position.

Riley Adams was twice named a semifinalist for the Johnny Bench Award.

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Riley Adams played in 52 games for the Canadians in 2017, and hit.

In 2018, Riley Adams played for the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League where he slashed.

Riley Adams did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Riley Adams was added to the Blue Jays 60-man player pool for the 2020 season but did not get called up.

On May 2,2021, Riley Adams was promoted to the major leagues for the first time after backup catcher Alejandro Kirk was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hip flexor discomfort.

Riley Adams made his MLB debut that day as the starting catcher against the Chicago White Sox.

Riley Adams was traded to the Washington Nationals for reliever Brad Hand on July 29,2021.

Riley Adams notched his first hit as a National, as well as his first career home run and RBIs, off Atlanta Braves reliever Will Smith in the ninth inning, giving his team the late lead, on August 7,2021.

Riley Adams earned a second degree black belt when he was 13 years old, and then began to focus on his baseball career.

Riley Adams was an accomplished science fair competitor, notably for his studies of pampas grass which resulted in his participation in the California State Science Fair.

Riley Adams was a standout high school basketball player, earning All League honors as a sophomore, junior and senior.